Groco Raw water strainer SA 2500 2 1/2” for 1979 Commander 45
I need to replace the sight glass ( acrylic) on my raw water intake for cooling the engine. Likely cannot find the as a stand alone and will need to buy the whole mécanisme. Any advice as to sourcing.
West marine has it listed at $334.99 part number S-88-B
Groco lists it for $442…
I just replaced both of my sight glasses on my 45. Mike’s Marine can get them $905 for to the two glasses and the gaskets and o rings
I took the opportunity to change the positioning of the raw water intakes to have them vertical versus horizontal. I used reinforced rubber hoses to redirect connection. This allows me to pour antifreeze directly into sight glass when wintering in